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To release the EPB manually, the ignition must
be in the RUN mode. Put your foot on the brake
pedal, then push the EPB switch down
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring
sound from the back of the car while the parking
brake disengages. You may also notice a small
amount of movement in the brake pedal. Once
the EPB is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning
lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED
indicator on the switch will extinguish.
NOTE:

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn
the front wheels toward the curb on a down -
hill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade. Apply the EPB before placing the gear
selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make
it difficult to move the gear selector out of
PARK. The EPB should always be applied
whenever the driver is not in the vehicle.

If the clutch pedal is released at the same
time the gas pedal is pressed, the EPB will be
automatically released (manual transmis -
sions only).
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the EPB while the vehicle
is in motion, maintain upward pressure on the
EPB switch for as long as engagement is
desired. The brake warning lamp could
illuminate in case of the hydraulic system is not
available. The rear stop lamps will also be
illuminated automatically while the vehicle
remains in motion.
WARNING!

When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ON or RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Be sure the parking brake is fully disen -
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.

Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on
with the parking brake released, a brake sys -
tem malfunction is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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